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COSHH Assessment
Product Name Brilube 70 Chemical Identification Wire Rope Lubricant Supplier R.S. Clare & Co Ltd Date Ref No. 20/02/2013 SYN 041

PPE Requirements Flame proof overalls Eye protection (safety glasses / goggles) Impervious Safety gloves (to EN 374) (Short Term; protection class 2, Long Term; protection class 6)

Mel/OES Please refer to page 2.

safety gloves eye protection

overalls

Medical/First Aid Inhalation Eye contact Skin contact Ingestion Burns General Remove to fresh air. Keep patient warm and at rest. Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water, holding the eyelids apart. Remove contact lenses. Seek medical advice. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or use recognized skin cleanser. Do NOT use solvents or thinners. If accidently swallowed immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. Keep at rest. Do NOT induce vomiting. If spills on clothing catch fire, wash with plenty of water. Remove loose clothing. Do not remove clothing that has melted to the skin. Obtain medical attention. When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Extinguishing Media Use fire fighting media appropriate for surrounding materials and hazards. Combustion creates Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Carbon Monoxide (CO).

Special Precautions NO SMOKING / NO NAKED FLAMES. Avoid breathing vapours. Avoid skin and eye contact. Wear Correct PPE.

Workplace Assessment Details Whilst within all preparation and application areas smoking, eating and drinking is strictly prohibited . Wear PPE as specified. Use of barrier cream may be used to protect any skin that may be exposed. Do not apply barrier cream after the product has touched the skin. Work to be undertaken in well ventilated area. When not in use the product is to be stored in a well ventilated, dry place away from sources of heat and direct sunlight. Containers which have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage, and too be kept within original container or one of the same materials. For Physical and Chemical properties please refer to page 2. Exposure limits Material Residual Oils (Petroleum) Short term (15min. ave) ppm Mg/m 10 (Oil mist) Long term (8hr TWA) ppm Mg/m 5 (Oil mist) Comments

Xn Harmful

Xi Irritant

N Harmful to the Environment

Assessment Completed By: P. Swinbank

Assessment Approved By: P. Ford Review Date: February 2014

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Waste Disposal Classified as special waste. Dispose of through authorised waste contractor to a licensed site. Do not empty into drains, sewers or water courses. Accidental Release Measures Personal precautions : Environmental precautions: Methods for cleaning up: Additional advice: Spilt product constitutes a significant slip hazard. Avoid exposure of product to sources of ignition. Try to prevent entry of hot material into drains, sewers and watercourses. Scrape or shovel up and transfer to a suitable container for disposal by the appropriate route. Clean the affected area. Refer to specific local regulations. Mel/OES (hazardous ingredients) Ingredient Residual oils (Petroleum) CAS Number Weight (%) Symbols Risk phrases R10 Flammable R21/22 Harmful in contact with the skin and if swallowed

Physical and chemical properties Physical State Odour Odour Threshold pH Melting Point/freezing point (C) Initial boiling point and boiling range (C) Flash Point (C) Evaporation rate (Ether =1) Flammability (solid, gas) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits (As % volume) Vapour pressure (Pa) Vapour density Relative density (at 20C) Solubility(ies) Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Kow) Auto-ignition temperature (C) Decomposition temperature (C) Viscosity (cSt) Flow Time Grease Characteristic >230 Lower Explosive limit: -% (- g/m3) Upper Explosive limit: -% (- g/m3) 0.85 0.95 g/cm3 Stability and Reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. Stable under normal temperature conditions. Will not polymerise. Avoid sources of ignition. Incompatible with oxidizing substances. Irritating gasses/vapours/fumes of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Carbon Monoxide (CO).

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